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FTC Targets Hidden Fees in Housing and Instacart Pricing

12/22/2025

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The Federal Trade Commission announced new rules to curb hidden junk fees in rental housing.
The Federal Trade Commission opened an investigation into Instacart's pricing practices.
Experts caution that these initiatives may not lead to significant changes.
Critics argue that true drug-price solutions require government negotiations for lower prices, though U.S. President Donald Trump touts drug-price deals, as seen in the Inflation Reduction Act.

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The Federal Trade Commission announced new rules to curb hidden junk fees in rental housing.
The Federal Trade Commission opened an investigation into Instacart's pricing practices.
Experts caution that these initiatives may not lead to significant changes.
Critics argue that true drug-price solutions require government negotiations for lower prices, though U.S. President Donald Trump touts drug-price deals, as seen in the Inflation Reduction Act.